The weekend started like any other on Chicago’s South Side, but it ended in a tragedy that has left the Roseland community heartbroken. Itaintnever Icyy, a vibrant 22-year-old woman known for her bright energy, was killed Saturday morning. What began as a terrifying encounter on the road quickly turned into a fatal scene that has left her family and friends searching for answers.
It was just after 8:20 a.m. when the peace of the morning was shattered in the 200 block of East 103rd Street. Icyy was behind the wheel of her dark blue Honda SUV, driving westbound with a 28-year-old friend in the passenger seat. Out of nowhere, another car pulled up alongside them. Without warning, someone inside that vehicle opened fire, raining bullets toward the SUV and sending the morning into total chaos.
In the frantic moments that followed, the Honda kept moving down the street until it lost control and slammed into a tree. The impact was devastating. When police arrived, they found a scene of mangled metal and shattered glass. While it is still unclear if the gunfire itself struck Icyy or her passenger, the violence of the crash was enough to cause life-threatening injuries.
First responders rushed Icyy to Advocate Trinity Hospital, but despite their best efforts, she didn’t make it. Her passenger was also badly hurt, suffering serious bruises and injuries from the wreck. He was taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in serious condition. For those who knew Icyy, the news of her passing felt like a bad dream they couldn’t wake up from.
In the days since, the Roseland neighborhood has felt a little heavier. Icyy wasn’t just another statistic; she was a young woman with her whole life ahead of her. Friends have been sharing memories online, painting a picture of someone who was loved by many. Her death is a painful reminder for neighbors of the senseless violence that continues to ripple through their streets, taking away the people they love far too soon.
Right now, the people responsible for this are still out there. Area Two detectives are working the case, but so far, no arrests have been made. The mystery of who pulled the trigger and why remains unsolved, leaving a hole in the heart of the community and a family desperate for justice. Police are asking anyone who might have seen something that morning to come forward.
As Chicago mourns another young life lost, the call for peace in Roseland is growing louder. Neighbors are tired of the heartbreak and are hoping that Icyy’s story might finally be the one that sparks real change. They want accountability, but more than that, they want a future where 22-year-olds can drive down the street on a Saturday morning without fear.
